MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,100 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced gearbox x member and mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected steering box mount (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
metal brake pipes corroded
steering switch gear loose
front screen starting to delaminate
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))
battery tray/box badly corroded
both front swivel joints leaking
corrosion in several areas including inner sills/floors/doors/battery tray/central chassis cross beam (bolt-on)
fuel cap seal damaged
fuel filler neck corroded
fuel cap seal perished
fuel filler neck corroded
general corrosion to underbody of vehicle in several places including floors, doors and battery tray
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
slight oil leaks
steering , suspension components corroded
underside covered with underseal
BATTERY STORAGE COMPARTMENT CORRODED
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))
NEARSIDE INNER SILL CORRODED
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
BATTERY STORAGE COMPARTMENT CORRODED
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))
NEARSIDE INNER SILL CORRODED
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system metal pipe to o/s rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Front Steering retaining device missing all split pins missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Steering box insecure steering arm to steering box (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drop arm (2.2.B.1h)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
clutch & oil fluid leak
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
main chassis has been repair welded front to rear
n/s rear oil seal leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear number plate light is dimmed. Advise cleaning lens.
Slight damage to front number plate.
Slight exhaust leaks from around manifold/downpipe joint and in rear pipe just to front of rear silencer.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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B689 UWL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B689 UWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B689 UWL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1984.
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